This site commemorates the 1805-06 winter encampment of the 33-member Lewis and Clark Expedition. A 1955 community-built replica of the explorers' 50'x50' Fort Clatsop is the focus of the park. The fort, historic canoe landing, and spring are nestled in the coastal forests and wetlands of the Coast Range as it merges with the Columbia River Estuary. The Salt Works unit commemorates the expedition's salt-making activities. Salt obtained from seawater was essential to the explorers' winter at Fort Clatsop and their journey back to the United States in 1806.

As the Bicentennial Commemoration of the Lewis and Clark Expedition continues, and events are occurring further west, Fort Clatsop is becoming a very popular destination for school groups. There are many exciting opportunities and changes happening here at the park as well as along the entire Lewis and Clark Trail. We hope that you enjoy your bicentennial experience whether it is in your classroom, here at the park or along the trail of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Each year program availability is different. Please check the information carefully for the program you are interested in participating. We begin accepting reservations for the next school year on May 1st.

The education program at Fort Clatsop offers a variety of experiences that take students of all ages back in time to discover what life was like for the Lewis and Clark Expedition during their 1805-06 winter stay at Fort Clatsop. These program include both in-park and outreach options that will bring the park and your classroom closer together in order to commemorate our nation's heritage.